Pluses and minuses

Item: Explorer of the Seas
Rating: 3.6
Author: realoc

Explorer of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern

realoc

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 2

Helpful Votes: 76

Overall rating:

3.6 out of 5

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6 Night Eastern Caribbean Reposition (San Juan To Miami)

Sail date: April 24, 2022

Ship: Explorer of the Seas

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 8618

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

I was very disappointed in the quality of the entertainment and on board activities. I would have selected different ports. I don't feel a need to go back to any of the ports. The food was tasty and had variety. The ship was very clean.

Embarkation

3 out of 5

busy but manageable. staff was nice

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

good selection and availability

Onboard Activities

2 out of 5

I was disappointed that there were so few scheduled activities

Entertainment

1 out of 5

The only good show was the ice rink. Comedians were not funny. Others were far from the level of shows we experienced on other cruises. The Brazilian troupe was good but they repeated the same act several times.

Children's Programs

No kids in our party

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

They were all great

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Yes, but a slide would have been nice.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

It was very comfortable and well maintained. Steward was exceptional.

Ship tip

Maybe not share a dinner table. One couple we were assigned to just snapped at each other through dinner. It was unpleasant. Staff was nice to reschedule us to a different table.

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Ports of call

San Juan, Puerto Rico

5 out of 5

Stayed there 5 days before the cruise. It was a really great place.

Thumbs Up 1

Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas

3 out of 5

Went snorkeling. The reef they took us to on the RC excursion was bland. Hardly any fish or coral.

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Basseterre, St. Kitts

4 out of 5

Better. The RC excursion to the rainforest was interesting.

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St. John's, Antigua

1 out of 5

Enjoyed the RC excursion for ziplining but the island had no interest or charm. Ziplining staff was nice but the island was so impoverished and dilapidated that I didn't enjoy being there.

Thumbs Up 0

Miami, Florida

2 out of 5

Busy and congested. I prefer other ports in Florida.

Thumbs Up 0

Disembarkation

4 out of 5

It was fine and on par with other cruises. Though the congestion of arriving and departing passengers outside was too much.

5 Comments

wgammon1 2 years ago

Thanks for the review.

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byhisgrace 2 years ago

Thanks for your review

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AuntPinkie 2 years ago

Appreciate your feedback. Sorry this cruise didn’t meet your expectations.

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Gwbigdog 2 years ago

Thanks for sharing

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javawoody 2 years ago

I agree with the entertainment, the industry has a way to go to get back to pre Covid

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Other reviews of this sailing

We had a great time aboard Explorer. Our biggest complaint was how disorganized the My Time dining was. We are Diamond plus and we have never experienced this before. Pack your patience if you make a reservation. You will not be seated quickly.